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1718 Steiner St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0683020 3 units · 3 fl · 1905

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1718 Steiner St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1905
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area6,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0683020
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
El Stanford Investment Llc
Mailing address
315 Fernando Ave Palo Alto CA 94306
Last sale
090313

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1718 Steiner Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by El Stanford Investment LLC, has experienced several notable events since its construction in 1905. The building has a documented history of fire alarm activations, with eight incidents recorded, though none resulted in actual fires or civilian injuries. Two significant maintenance concerns were filed, including a 2019 complaint regarding extensive work involving the removal of flooring, toilets, and appliances in the backyard, though this case remains listed as not active.

More recent issues have emerged between 2023 and 2024, including a reported rodent/insect infestation in December 2023 that was transferred to the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health division. The building has also been subject to various street-level maintenance challenges, with multiple reports of abandoned furniture and debris, including a refrigerator in June 2024. Several parking-related incidents have been documented, with the most recent illegal parking complaint filed in August 2024 remaining open at the time of this report. The property has experienced recurring activation of alarm systems, though these were determined to be unintentional, and there was one incident requiring elevator evacuation assistance. Additionally, there have been reports of human or animal waste on or near the property in September 2023, which were resolved, though no waste was found in one instance.

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Risk rating

How 1718 Steiner St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
37th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 422 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.8%
Moderate concern 30.4%
Severe concern 21.8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1718 Steiner St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Apr 18
Parking on sidewalk
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